Where can I find deadlock log information

Question

Where can I find documentation that explains all the cryptic information returned in the SQL Server logs when a deadlock occurs? I've read several articles that describe some of the items, but I'm trying to find the definitive docs understanding deadlock-list log information and how to use the information when diagnosing the problem.

For example, what do these entries represent and how do I use them to understand the problem?:

• waitresource=PAGE:10:1:1734
• ownerid=30963222
• XDEX=0x41a1855
• lockmode=S
• kpid=11284
• fileid=1
• pageid=1734
• id=lock433ed580
• mode=IX
• ExchangeEvent id=port423454333

Thanks

Answer 1

Check out this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832524

and if that doesn't do it for you, you should find some info here: http://www.google.com/search?q=deadlock+log+site%3Amicrosoft.com&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Answer 2

This might be a good start: Interpreting deadlock trace output in SQL Server